Leil Selichot 3787 / סליחות 7547
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7547 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 3784 | 20 Elul 7544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3785 | 23 Elul 7545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3786 | 23 Elul 7546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3787 | 25 Elul 7547 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3788 | 21 Elul 7548 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3789 | 23 Elul 7549 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3790 | 25 Elul 7550 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3791 | 25 Elul 7551 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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